Kyrgyzstan Treks & Tours

Where to go in Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan offers vast steppe landscapes, dramatic mountain ranges and Silk Road heritage, with the best regions to explore including Almaty, the Tian Shan Mountains, Charyn Canyon, the Kazakh Steppe and Turkestan.

Almaty & the Tian Shan Foothills: Almaty sits beneath the snow-capped Tian Shan Mountains offering access to alpine trekking landscapes.

Tian Shan Mountains: The Tian Shan range offers spectacular trekking through alpine valleys, glaciers and remote mountain scenery.

Charyn Canyon: Charyn Canyon’s towering red cliffs and desert landscapes form one of Central Asia’s most dramatic natural wonders.

Kazakh Steppe: Endless grasslands stretch across the Kazakh steppe where nomadic traditions shaped life for centuries

Turkestan & Silk Road Heritage: Turkestan preserves important Islamic architecture including the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi.

The best time to travel to Kyrgyzstan for hiking, trekking and adventure touring is generally Jun–Sep, when temperatures are comfortable and conditions are favourable for exploring landscapes, national parks and cultural highlights.

Kyrgyzstan has a mountain-influenced climate where temperatures vary with altitude, typically ranging between 5°C and 25°C (41°F–77°F). Valleys can feel mild while alpine areas remain cooler.

Travelling outside the main season can still be rewarding, with quieter trails, seasonal landscapes and unique experiences depending on rainfall, wildlife activity or snow conditions.

Kyrgyzstan is +6 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Kyrgyz (official), Uzbek, Russian (official)

Kyrgyzstan Som

Kyrgyzstan Som is the preferred currency; but US dollars are widely used. The economy is mostly cash-based.

You can withdraw Kyrgyzstan Som from local ATM machines in the major cities only. Credit cards are not widely accepted in Kyrgyzstan so it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

We recommend you bring US Dollars cash dated no earlier than 2000 (the newer the better) in larger denominations (US$50 & US$100) as your main source of money. ALL notes should be in excellent condition. They should not be torn or have any writing on them. If in doubt ask your bank to supply alternatives.

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Electricity in Kyrgyzstan is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

UK, AU, NZ, CA and US passport holders do not need to have a visa when visiting Kyrgyzstan for up to 60 days. The traveller must:

Hold a biometric passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pages

Hold proof of sufficient funds

Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets

Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip

Hold all documents required for the next destination

All other nationalities, please check with your consulate or embassy for current visa requirement information. Allow up to 6 weeks prior to trip departure.

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Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.